ANS Application Note

SDH Interface with the STM-1 Shelf

Introduction STM-1 Shelf

The ANS supports the physical

integration of an STM-1 shelf
containing the AXD 155-3. The
AXD 155-3 add drop multiplexer Other networks
provides up to 32 * 2 Mbit/s
connections towards the SDH
ANS
with AXD 155-3
transport ring/network.
ADM STM-1 Ring
AXD 155

ANS
with AXD 155-3
LAN

NEM server Diamux

NEM EWP and

ANS Manager

Possible network configuration for ANS in an SDH transport network

SDH Background
The transport mechanism of the future is poised to be SDH - Synchronous Digital Hierarchy. SDH creates a
hierarchical multiplex system in a ring structure as opposed to traditional point-to-point backbone links in
PDH.

SDH is based on a transmission bit-rate of 155 Mbit/s, also called STM-1 (Synchronous Transport
Mechanism). Up to 63 * 2 Mbit/s interfaces in an STM-1 ring are allowed, providing a payload (actual
transmission bandwidth) of 126 Mbit/s. SDH standards also handle what is called STM-4 (622 Mbit/s) and
STM-16 (2.4 Gbit/s).

Advantages of SDH transport networks include:

♣ flexible and software controlled transport networks, instead of rigid, hardware-based PDH
♣ resilience in transmission - signals are transmitted in 2 directions
♣ advanced event management and fault location

It will not necessarily replace PDH, as SDH is also capable of carrying PDH signals.

The STM-1 shelf is based on the

general purpose AXD155-3 optical
fibre transmission system with
aggregate line signal in SDH STM- Technical Data Operation and
1. Interfaces Maintenance
The backplane has 32 * 2 Mbit/s The STM-1 system is managed by
The STM-1 shelf connects to ALT
interfaces, 4 optical aggregate the ETNA NEM (Ericsson
2 Mbit/s line cards in the ANS.
connectors with 2 STM-1 (in Transport Network Architecture:
Any network protocols (CCS7,
accordance with ITU-T G.707) and Network and Element
V5.2, CAS) handled in the ANS
also a management connection. All Management) connected to the
are supported over SDH, as SDH
can be accessed from the rear of the STM-1 network’s central node, e.g.
represents only the transport layer.
shelf. an AXD155-3.
The STM-1 shelf holds all
equipment for switching, The ETNA
STM-1 Ring
controlling and timing NEM server
functionality. Local Craft Terminal may then be
(local management) interface connected to a
together with access to the DCC Total of 32 * 2 Mbit/s
O&M station
Aggregate interfaces
channels (management channels in running ANS
SDH) is available as well as visual ANS Manager,
alarm indications at equipment with AXD 155-3 NMAccess
level and the backup storage of etc. and an
AXD 155-3 tributary
equipment configuration data. connections to the ANS on NEM client
up to 32 ALT cards
may be
opened on the
Windows NT platform.
Dimensions
The STM-1 shelf is designed for
19” installation according to ETSI.
The STM-1 shelf has built-in
airguide, allowing for free access
for the airflow for cooling
purposes. Dimensions are
(H x W x D) mm: 88 x 482,6 x
350.

Power
Powering (-48V) is managed by the
GSP AC/DC power supply system.

Power Consumption
Power consumption range from
50W to 100W for the STM-1 shelf.

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